Mechanical Support Technician-4

Altium Packaging; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company contributions

Job summary

Altium Packaging is seeking an Operations Technical Support Specialist to provide urgent-response technical leadership across its manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada. The role requires hands-on support to stabilize operations during major events, alongside building technical capabilities among teams.

Ideal candidates bring 6–10 years of experience in high-output plastics manufacturing and the ability to travel up to 100%. A competitive benefits package includes medical plans, learning opportunities, and recognition programs.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of experience in high-output plastics manufacturing.
• 5–10 years in maintenance/production technical roles.
• Ability to travel up to 100% with little notice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first responder for critical operational events.
• Deploy to any plant to assess conditions and stabilize operations.
• Lead root cause analysis to implement corrective actions.

Skills

Troubleshooting blow molding systems

Decision-making under pressure

Hands-on technical leadership

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Operations Technical Support Specialist is a highly mobile, urgent-response technical leader responsible for stabilizing, restoring, and strengthening maintenance and production operations across all U.S. and Canada manufacturing plants.

Emergency & Rapid Response (Primary Focus)

• Serve as a first responder for critical operational events, including unplanned extended downtime, major blow molding or downstream equipment failures, major line startup or restart failures, chronic defect, scrap, or throughput crises.
• Deploy to any U.S. or Canada plant on a moment’s notice to assess conditions, stabilize operations, and execute immediate corrective action.
• Act as on-site technical leader during escalation events, partnering directly with Plant Managers, Operations Leaders, and Maintenance Leaders.
• Lead structured root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented, verified, and sustained.

Operations Technical Execution (Maintenance & Production)

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership across maintenance and production systems, including blow molding machines (Uniloy, Bekum, Rocheleau, and similar platforms), bottle processing and packaging equipment, upstream and downstream assets, and plant utilities and support systems.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and controls‑related issues directly on the plant floor.
• Support execution—not just design—of corrective actions alongside plant teams, major PM/overhaul work, and operate the blow mold production line in emergency situations.

Capability Building & Training

• Build sustainable technical capability across operators and maintenance technicians with a specific focus on bottle processing fundamentals, equipment troubleshooting processes, and standardized maintenance and operating practices.
• Deliver hands‑on, floor‑based training (1:1 or small group) across maintenance and production, and continuously improve operator and maintenance technical training programs.

Continuous Improvement & Loss Elimination

• Identify recurring issues and systemic gaps impacting safety, quality, cost, or delivery.
• Partner with Operations and Maintenance leadership to implement standard work, processes, and controls that prevent recurrence.
• Support site teams in sustaining improvements after departure.

Safety & Compliance

• Reinforce strict adherence to safety standards, PPE, and environmental regulations during all intervention and recovery activities.
• Ensure emergency repairs and corrective work comply with local, state, federal, and company requirements.

Vendor & Resource Coordination

• Partner with equipment vendors and technical service providers during escalations to accelerate resolution.
• Support plants with vendor troubleshooting, parts strategy, and post‑event learning.

Documentation & Reporting

• Document root causes, corrective actions, and lessons learned from each deployment.
• Provide concise executive‑level summaries following major interventions.
• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Required

• Supports all manufacturing plants across the United States and Canada.
• Travel up to 100%, often with little advance notice.
• Must be able to work extended hours during critical recovery periods.
• 6–10 years’ experience in a high‑output plastics manufacturing environment, with strong exposure to bottle processing operations.
• 5–10 years of hands‑on experience in maintenance and/or production technical roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting blow molding systems and downstream bottle processing equipment.
• Proven ability to lead under pressure during unplanned operational events.
• Strong decision‑making skills with the ability to assess incomplete information in fast‑moving environments.
• Willingness and capability to be hands‑on on the plant floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in manufacturing environments.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading multi‑site or organizational level technical initiatives.
• Budget and cost‑management exposure.
• Experience leading cross‑functional operations and maintenance teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence without authority.

Benefits

We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.